A Beauty Contest

Eutostea, the third princess of Thebes, is visited by the mysterious guest calling himself the God Apollo in bed. In pitch-black darkness, only an outline of him said, “I have come to share a one-night love with you. Once the night passes, you will not remember me, nor shall we meet ever again.” Soon, the three princesses band together to reveal his face while he is sleeping. But the candlewax melts off the tip of the candle in Eutostea’s hand and falls on the god’s shoulder. Apollo wakes, grabs the second princess, declaring, “Princess of Thebes, admire to your heart’s content. ‘Tis the face of the mere shell you sought so dearly.”

Suyin, a modern pediatrician known for her unyielding sense of justice, finds herself catapulted into the past when a lightning strike hits her during a storm. She awakens in the body of Han Suyin, the only daughter of a noble family responsible for educating the royal family of the Long clan (This is inferred she is in her ancestor's past body). Trapped in a society where women, especially female doctors, are looked down upon, Suyin faces severe oppression and control from her parents, who prioritize their fame and fortune above her well-being. Determined to escape her stifling life, Suyin flees to the territory controlled by the Qin clan, who are embroiled in a fierce war with the Long clan. Crossing the border, she encounters Qin Fuhua, the feared Prince of Qin, notorious as the "Devil of Misfortune." After saving his younger sister with her advanced medical knowledge, Suyin is taken hostage by Qin Fuhua, who is both intrigued and suspicious of her unusual skills and knowledge. Within the Qin clan's stronghold, Suyin's resolve and medical expertise begin to challenge the clan's ruthless and merciless reputation. Despite the absence of modern technology and the freedom she once knew, Suyin adapts, using her compassion and intelligence to navigate her precarious situation. A mysterious riddle involving magnolia flowers and a prophecy ties Suyin to Qin Fuhua, drawing him to her despite his initial reservations: "Flowers of magnolia will guide for a better future." The scent of magnolia flowers that seems to follow Suyin hints at a destiny intertwined with the fate of both the Long and Qin clans. As she strives to survive and make a difference in this ancient world, Suyin's presence becomes a beacon of change, challenging old beliefs and forging new paths. Author's note: Please excuse any grammar, historical, any sorts of error in this novel. I've personally enjoyed reading Chinese novels and wanted to have a try at it. This is pure FICTIONAL, so please do keep in mind that this is written with FICTIONAL traditions, taboos, and etc (although some may be coincidentally true). Any characters, storyline, and historical remarks are fictional in this novel and thank you for reading! Here is the STORY TRAILER for this novel that I made on my own time! ^^ LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft-5MYk7YWA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR27to2S-h_poYKpM8-61QtvDROpwJNWmPCrG6Hq6GZAgw8dQu3jzilm6vY

Title: Beauty Chained to the Beast Genre: BL, Mafia, Dark Romance, Trauma Healing, Psychological, LGBTQ+, Urban Fantasy Tags: Possessive ML, Hurt/Comfort, Obsession, Mafia Boss, PTSD, Found Family, Multiple Couples, Redemption In the brutal shadows of the criminal underworld, monsters aren’t born—they’re made. Joon-hyuk, the feared mafia heir, was never given a choice. Molded by a tyrant father who valued power over humanity, Joon-hyuk was raised as a weapon, not a child. With blood on his hands before he even turned twelve, he grew up numb—his heart silenced, his soul chained. Now a legend in the underworld, they call him The Beast—a name whispered in fear. Until he meets Yeo-jun. Yeo-jun is everything Joon-hyuk is not—fragile, innocent, and soft-hearted. Misunderstood by his family, shattered by trauma, and labeled as mentally unstable by society, Yeo-jun has been living in quiet darkness since the day he was abducted and tortured for a crime he never committed. Branded as "unlucky" even by his own blood, he's spent his life drifting—medicated, broken, and invisible. But when The Beast lays eyes on Yeo-jun’s haunted innocence, something primal awakens. For the first time, Joon-hyuk feels something deeper than control or rage. Obsession. Protection. A dangerous desire to claim and heal the only light left in his ruined world. As their bond deepens, the darkness around them begins to stir. In the background, two more couples are drawn into the shadows: Min-jae, Joon-hyuk’s only friend and right hand, is a cold genius haunted by a past soaked in blood. When he crosses paths with a stolen village boy, trapped in the sex trade by a criminal hotel empire, a spark ignites—revenge, redemption, and something terrifyingly close to love. The third pair emerges from the scars of legacy and loneliness. A mischievous younger brother, discarded by his father, finds unexpected warmth in a gruff military officer placed under his care. Their connection begins with bickering and boundaries—but what starts as annoyance slowly turns into something neither of them was trained to handle: hope. In a world ruled by shadows, where love is dangerous and loyalty is paid for in blood… Will their hearts be their salvation—or their ruin? Some monsters aren't meant to be slain. And some Beauties were born to tame the Beast.

A story of adventure and discovery. A story of bonds and fellowship. A story of mysteries and mantras. A story of a world only the brave dare to brave. The adventure of a simple young man, brave and strong. A seeker of fun, one who understand the beauty of creation. A creature shrouded in enigma, as deep as the universe. The pursuit of mankind and all creatures in existence. A game of survival, a struggle for dominance. A contest of the braves. Additional tags: Realistic fantasy, Mature, Ecchi, Guild creation, Romantic Subplots.

True Beauty What if your reflection held you back from the world... until you learned to change the mirror? Ju-Kyoung has always known she wasn't what society calls "pretty." With glasses too big, skin dotted with red spots, and a heart quietly breaking under years of ridicule, she’s learned to live in the shadows—overshadowed by a sister everyone praises, and mocked by classmates who never see beyond her face. But Ju-Kyoung has something they don't: imagination, resilience, and a love for stories where ugly ducklings become swans and cursed girls find the power to break their spells. When she stumbles upon a book titled Cursed Mask, something stirs in her: a realization that she may never be society’s beauty queen—but maybe, just maybe, she can write her own transformation. With the help of makeup, music, and a spirit no cruelty can crush, Ju-Kyoung begins to change—not just her appearance, but her sense of worth. Along the way, she’ll face betrayal, friendship, heartbreak, and the haunting question: Is true beauty something you put on… or something you find within? --- True Beauty is an emotional, inspiring coming-of-age journey about self-image, courage, and finding your voice in a world that tries to silence it. For anyone who's ever felt invisible—this is your story. ---

Anastasia Isabela Araneta Gutierrez was born with everything—wealth, pedigree, and a name that opens every door. Her family owns an Empire built on elegance. But despite the power in her bloodline, she moves through life quietly, graceful, untouchable, and always just out of reach. While her brother dominates global headlines, Anastasia keeps her world small. She rides horses, not red carpets. Wins medals, not applause. And in every victory, she remains unreadable, a girl who never flinches, never folds, and never asks for more. Because the truth is, she’s used to being second. Second in attention. Second in love. Second in everything. But cold doesn’t mean careless. And quiet doesn’t mean weak. She’s not here to prove anything. She just wants to be seen for who she is, not who she isn’t.

Sometimes love isn't about appearance, it's about the connection of the soul. Jack Albert is a rich young businessman currently working under his father's company and will soon take over his place. He had everything, money, power, luxuries and a beautiful fiancee. But he wasn't happy, everything seemed to bore him. His eyes couldn't find much amusement. It was like he was blind even if his eyes worked perfectly. What happens when the lifeless businessman falls for a blind girl who had the prettiest eyes he had ever seen. She saw the world with amusement even if her eyes didn't work. "It's not what we see, it's what we feel", Vela said. Their story was going smoothly and perfectly but Vela's eyes hid so much pain that at one point she decided to end her life. What will happen? Will they be able to over come their problems? Things become more problematic when Jack's father and fiancee steps in. "Vela what's your wish that you want me to fulfill for you?", Jack asked cupping her cheeks. "Well I heard the most special moment for a girl is when she wears the white wedding dress for her groom maybe you can make it happen", she giggled.

Ivy and Alex, two different people from two different worlds. Ivy is a nonbinary vampire that's been living a lie with their 4 siblings ever since the rest of their family died back in 1817 after a vampire attack, forever looking the age of 19. Alex, the 21 year old trans son of a female mob boss who dies due to mob wars tries to avenge his mother. Ivy and Alex meet while Ivy and their partner at the police department are investi-gating a crime scene related to the Black Widows gang. Alex is angered by his mother's death and does some irrational things, but Ivy wants to help find his mother's killer. Meet a variety of characters as they go through a journey of friends and enemies. Can Ivy save Alex from life in prison for his stupid actions, or will Alex rot in jail for the rest of his mortal life?

Maddie Grace has spent her entire life locked in a never-ending feud with her infuriatingly handsome neighbor, Ben Carter. While their parents dream of the two childhood enemies one day falling in love, Maddie can't imagine anything worse. Ben's reckless behavior, cocky attitude, and constant teasing make him the last person she'd ever want in her life. But as high school life heats up, Maddie finds herself caught in a whirlwind of complicated feelings. Between her hopeless crush on Ben's intelligent rival, Alex Pierce, and her friends' obsession with Ben's bad-boy charm, Maddie is determined to keep her secret connection to him In a battle of wit, grudges, and unexpected chemistry, Maddie must decide if love can ever grow from a lifetime of rivalry-or if some enemies are meant to stay that way forever.

Lyra is a 21st-century girl from the modern world who accidentally transmigrated into the beast world while swimming. what happens when a gorgeous young girl with golden blonde hair and ocean blue eyes with ivory white skin doll falls into a world where the female population is drastically low. But as she stays in the world, she discovers many secrets about herself which she never imagined. Join her journey in discovering love, heartache, and the real truth of her life. This is my first story please support me and join me on my journey through this story. The cover photo is not mine Contains mature content with many r#18 scenes audience below 16 restrain from reading it. Follow my insta @ruby_rosie_2001

He returned from war with no voice, no strength… only silence. But sometimes, love doesn’t need words — it just needs to stay. A quiet story of pain, resilience, and the beauty found in stillness.

"From now on, you must be by my side. Every. Single. Day." I raised my eyebrow at him before scoffing in disbelief. "You.. you can't be serious" I shook my head at him. "I'm fucking serious, Pumpkin" •°• Eva was fired Only to be rehired because she held something very important and dear to the almighty Jordan Cashmere. No, it wasn't his heart. It was his cock. Yes, his cock. She had a new duty - a new contract. She was going to stay by his side because that was the only way they could stay normal. It was a contract of no feelings until everything was settled. After all, they were enemies but how possible could this be?

Two centuries ago, the world fractured, unleashing the Moltens—monstrous beings of fire and ruin impervious to human weapons. In the face of extinction, humanity awakened its final hope: Ancestral Remnants—manifestations of the soul. These powers turned the tide, but never ended the threat. Now, the Moltens persist, a lingering blight on a scarred Earth. Amid the silence of this uneasy peace, an apathetic boy named Abaddon rereads the same old stories under the moonlight—until something ancient stirs within him. From this hollow shell, a Remnant awakens. But what can be born from emptiness? And what future will it shape?

In a world where Alphas are kings and Omegas are the lowest of the low, the breeders and the slaves, Krystal Mirovich, the Alpha's daughter, found herself shifting into the latter. The world she knew crumbled overnight. An Alpha's daughter shifting into an Omega? What an embarrassment. Her friends grew distant. Her boyfriend left her for her sister who was an Alpha. And her father? He wanted to sell her off to become a breeder for some Alpha. And Krystal would never allow that. She was ready to do anything to escape this fate, so she hatched a plan. Was it successful? Probably. She planned to enter an agreement with a desperate Alpha whose pack couldn’t afford healthcare. But he actually tried to cheat her instead by forcefully making her his. Mustering all her strength, she managed to escape, but she ended up in the room of another Alpha. And this wasn’t just any random Alpha, but the man who ruled over all the packs in the northern territories. His cruel reputation had spread far and wide, and she expected to be chased out and looked down on for being an Omega. But no one ever told her he would be this… accommodating? “Please… marry me.” My voice quivered with desperation, my eyes fixed on the man's broad back. At this point, I didn’t know what else to do. But I knew the fate awaiting me if I failed to escape was far more dreadful than this. “Sure.” “S–sure?” He agreed, just like that?!

A story of two strangers living on the same roof making music about summer

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Living in the outskirt of the city her dream was to make it big, she wanted a life that was better, she wanted to give her mother everything she ever wanted, But luxury life came with a price that apparently no one filled her in. but somethings don't really need filling in to know, she knew once she walked in that direction there was no coming back, but she wanted to be successful and powerful. she had seen the worst part of life and all she wanted was to experience the better part of it all but the cost weighed heavily on her

In the Blue Planet, the people of The Kingdom Arizone; The Lorph, show their respect to Gyanemyade by wishing for something dear to their heart. There is a boy in his seventeens, Dylan Al'Xander, military captain who fall in love with a girl in an ordinary summer. There is a Girl Lena AyaBurg in her sweet seventeens, military captain. Who's lover is Dylan. Then there is Gibbs who is best friend of both of them. Belongs to race of Lorph. The people of Meges, for centuries hides in dark shadows living their eternal life's there. For centuries they were considered as Alien but during 5th evolution, the Kingdom of Arizone not only give them a place to live but also make them rightful citizens of Arizone. They are creature, neither living nor dead. They lives in lands given to them far away from realm of humanity in the forbidden land .... They surves as a special link Between... Life and afterlife..... For over a decade, the Kingdom of Arizone is in a war with neighbouring Empires of Aqua's... It's war with out any casualties.... During the final and last battle which decide the fate of Lorph and Meges. There happens a series of incidents which put the life of Dylan love in danger..... Ash is a captain of The Reaper unit, pilot of special equipment.... He belongs to race of Meges.... He is a good friend of Dylan and Lena...... In this world of The Blue Planet, there are not only humans; lorphs, Meges, Vampire, Warewolf, fairies, devil's and angels but also some sacred beings of light, the transparent beings.... Outside that wall that protects the humanity from high and extremely low temperature, there is a promised tree, a cherry tree... There is a memorial stone, black in colour made of some unknown earthly material... On the memorial stone under the promised Cherry tree, is a black and white picture of a girl smiling widely....... And the name written Lena AyaBurg. That one night's incident cause for ... Lena to be gone forever...... For Dylan to become cold and colder then winter...... For Gibbs to lose faith in Humanity.... For Ash to fight his Nine elders and Great Master....... Three young boys and a girl against whole wide world......... TO THE BEAUTIFUL YOU starting from this Thursday. You Author Butterflyqueen736 [Maria] My original work. All right reserved.

Date - 3/12/4110 century Ray lost her heart when she was born. She was lucky because a mechanical heart given to her but the emotion system was not fixed yet in the mechanical heart " Her best friend Kiki is trying her best to see her friend (ray's ) beautiful smile but she failed may time . A new boy came to school "Lin"........ What will happen next ? Will Ray even smile? will Kiki be successful in seeing her smile? and what about the new boy? ....

A conspiracy that leads to some people losing their memory, but it is still secret between several different worlds Why is everyone aiming to bring down the world's most powerful heir and ruin his relationship with his favorite Omega? Everyone seeks to prove himself amidst great pressure to prove that he deserves his position as one of the clan and their heir In this story, we will not focus on the Roman side, because our heroes already have a relationship of some kind, and all we see is how she grows up and how he gets upset, and those feelings conflict as the conspiracy around them increases. In the end, the law of survival of the fittest, the smartest, and the richest is still the prevailing law, destroying all policies Let us dive together into a world of imagination where imagination trumps reality and human feelings of all kinds emerge as if they were reality Will reality and logic win, or imagination and challenge? The plot is simple and complex at the same time, beautiful, quiet and noisy, which does not follow the laws of the natural world

He'd fantasised about hurling fireballs, vaporising demonic overlords, defying the Heavens, and starring in Realm-shattering wars. And the universe granted his wish! It's just that... "Why the hell was I reincarnated as a Jade Beauty?!" Now stuck in the body of Xiao Hong, possessing flawless skin, flowing black hair, and a smile so lethal, it literally stopped hearts! Sometimes permanently! Now, Xiao Hong had exactly zero interest in becoming anyone’s waifu. So, she must now bat away a bevy of young masters flexing their ancestors and dodge the Harem protagonists’ pokeballs, who seem to view her as a legendary catch! And once she has, she will live to her fullest! ____________________ A few warnings. This is a Gender Bender work. If you dislike that, this is not for you. This is story is a WIP - so expect a lot of retcons. And I am not entirely sure where the plot is going either - I'm exploring as I write. I've checked the warnings for creative freedom. Xiao Hong will have a cheat - but it requires a price. This is a rewrite of my previous work. Cover art: Pinterest (probably AI)

Lily is one of a kind. She is full of color in a world that’s black and white. She will be sold this month on her 16th birthday to a husband who will give her everything she could ever want. Things are changing too quickly and she’s discovered something about herself she did not expect. With some supernatural men in the mix, who will she choose?...

Belle was only 13 years when she sacrificed her freedom to save her half-sister and best friend, years later she has been trapped in the brothel , kept in captivity by Rubin the owner of the brothel, who obsessed over her ,every chance he got, isolated from the outside world. Unexpectedly her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Zenon, the illegitimate son of the king and the war lord of their kingdom who comes looking for the woman for seen to have the mark of the prophecy and the saviour of their kingdom. Unaware that she is the one he has been searching for, he falls in love with her and helps her to leave the brothel, she finally regains her freedom and reunites with her sister, but is met with rejection and cruelty, she falls back into the arms of Zenon. He get's to find out about her birthmark and been the chosen one, he must decide keeping her for himself or leaving her to aid the kingdom and working a different part from him. Things take a nasty turn when their are hidden enemies and a greater evil out to take her life as she has been confirmed to be the chosen one.

Betrayed by the man she loved. Framed for treason. Executed without mercy. But fate grants her a second chance. This time, she won’t be the foolish girl who sacrificed everything for the Second Prince. Armed with knowledge of the future, she steps back into the imperial court—not as a pawn, but as a player. Her enemies will never see her coming. The past will not repeat. This time, she will decide who falls… and who survives. female lead- Hua Qingyan male lead-??? Want to know?!, keep reading the story for the reveal!!

Everything was going well for him: a well-earning job, a car, a home, but then he was tossed into a world of immortals, in the body of Jade Beauty of all things! ------- Hello, there. I'd written this novel a while back and only recently picked it up again, and decided to post it. I write mostly for fun, so uh... I can guarantee no update consistency. I will try to post 3 to 4 chapters a week, but again, I can't guarantee anything. PS: This is a Gender Bender work. If you dislike that, this is not for you; just don't give it a bad rating/review for that. However, Gender Bender does not have much relevance to the story. This was an idea I had a long time ago when I'd read the first Transmigrated-into-Villain/Young Master story. That's when I wondered what if it was written from the perspective of the Jade Beauty instead? So, I came up with the idea of some guy transmigration into the body of one. But at the time, I despised the 'conflict' that came with the category, so I kinda skipped the entire thing. So don't expect gender identity issues from this story - even if there are, it will be resolved in a few chapters at most. This is primarily a Progression Fantasy/Power Fantasy from a Jade Beauty's perspective. Though, you can also think of it as an amateur author's way of escaping his responsibilities and not studying the female psyche deeply. Like I said - I write for fun. PPS: I don't have much writing experience and I do want to improve, so your critiques are welcome. Just don't be too harsh - my glass heart might just break. PPPS: MC will be extremely strong in her Cultivation Stage - and the strongest later on, but that doesn't mean much in the Cultivation World, where there is always a 'Heaven beyond the Heavens'. PPPPS: This is still a WIP. I have the general plot idea in mind, but nothing concrete. Plus, I haven't made the mechanics of this world as concrete as I would like. So, I might make minor changes here and there. If I do make such changes, I'll do it retroactively across all relevant chapters. So, early readers might get a little confused, and I apologise for that. Of course, I'll post a note when I do make changes. PPPPPS: This story will take a while to pick up. So don't expect MC to have tremendous odds stacked against her from the very beginning. In fact, this will be more slice-of-life at the beginning.

In this world, ascending to upper realms was a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

Luna is a young 21 year old women who has a very hard life. She just got fired, lost her boyfriend to another woman, and her mother died of cancer, all on the same day. Luna is all alone in her world. It is not until Luna's mother's will comes in and the only thing that was given to Luna by her mother was a bracelet. The next thing that happens to Luna will change her life forever. As soon as she puts on the bracelet Luna is taken to a whole new universe! But that's not the only crazy part! She is transformed into a beautiful vixen beast! Now Luna must embark on a dangerous yet exciting adventure to uncover the truth of who she really is inside.

In a world where appearances can deceive, a beautiful yet strong girl finds herself constantly plagued by the presence of a rival boy who seems hell-bent on irritating her at every turn. Despite their opposing personalities, the tension between them ignites a connection that neither of them can ignore. As they navigate through the challenges and conflicts arising from their rivalry, they must confront their own biases and prejudices. Will their budding connection overcome their differences and bring them closer together, or will their clashing egos drive them apart?